Keiki, Kupuna, Community — Ending Corruption for Shared Aloha
- gcordery3
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
Keiki, Kupuna, Community — Ending Corruption for Shared Aloha
In 2024, Hawaii’s State Auditor found serious mismanagement in the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Land Division, including incomplete records, poor oversight, and lease contracts left in limbo for years (Hawaii State Auditor Report).
It’s not just DLNR. In recent years, audits have uncovered waste in multiple departments—costing taxpayers millions that could have gone to schools, kupuna care, and infrastructure.
Division:
The Land Division has failed to implement prior audit recommendations, including establishing accurate lease records and proper oversight procedures. Many lease contracts remain unresolved or “in limbo” for years. The report confirms these are not one-off issues but entrenched, longstanding failures.
EnvironmentHawaii.Org , CivilBeat.Org/2019 , CivilBeat.Org/2021 , File.Hawaii.Org/2023 Files.Hawaii.Org/2024
This failure signifies continued lack of accountability and transparency, reinforcing the need for comprehensive oversight reforms in housing, land use, and public asset management.
For too long, corruption and mismanagement have eroded public trust. Gary Cordery believes it’s time to turn the tide.
The Cost of Corruption
Financial Waste: Millions in taxpayer dollars lost or misallocated each year.
Eroded Public Trust: Fewer citizens believe their government is acting in good faith.
Delayed Services: Communities wait years for infrastructure and school improvements.
Gary Cordery’s Anti-Corruption Plan
1. Create an Office of Government Transparency
A dedicated watchdog to ensure real-time access to government spending data.
2. Mandatory Annual Audits
All departments, NGOs, and public-private partnerships audited every year.
Audit findings made public within 90 days.
3. End No-Bid Contracts
Require open, competitive bidding for all government contracts to prevent insider deals.
4. Strengthen Attorney General Referrals
All confirmed cases of corruption forwarded to the AG’s office for prosecution.
5. Public Oversight Dashboard
An online portal where residents can track projects, budgets, and contracts.
Why This Matters for Keiki & Kupuna
For our Keiki: Funds meant for classrooms reach students instead of being lost in bureaucracy.
For our Kupuna: Public programs like kupuna care remain fully funded.
For our Community: Infrastructure projects get completed on time, with fewer cost overruns.
Aligned with Aloha Freedom Coalition Values
The Aloha Freedom Coalition stands for transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment. Gary’s anti-corruption measures echo the AFC’s belief that a free society is built on trust and government responsibility (AFC About Page).
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